Polyvinyl alcohol (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 9002-89-5 / 2521; Poly(alcohol vinylicus); Polyvinyl alcohol; PVAL; PVOH

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Polymeric alcohol (monomer: -CH2-CH(OH)- ) which is available in different degrees of polymerization (Mr: 15.000-150.000) Polyvinyl alcohol is produced by hydrolysis from polyvinyl acetate. Depending on the degree of polymerization, different viscosities of the polymers result. Polyvinyl alcohol is a well-tolerated substance which is used both medically (e.g. in eye drops) and cosmetically (emulsifier, film former, emulsion stabilizer).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer